More Violence in Syria as Peace Plan Continues to Struggle

14 05 2012

Things have not been getting any better since the ceasefire agreement.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/11/world/middleeast/damascus-syria-explosions-intelligence-headquarters.html




Iranian weapons help Bashar Assad put down Syria protests

25 03 2012

This recent article delves into the broad array of Iran’s military and technological assistance to Syrian President Bashar Assad, and its attempt to help suppress the anti-government movement.

http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/24/10842227-iranian-weapons-help-bashar-assad-put-down-syria-protests-officials-say




Syria Continues Drive to Retake Rebel Strongholds as Diplomacy Suffers a Setback

25 03 2012

This is a recent article from the New York Times about the intensified Syrian uprising.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/25/world/middleeast/syria-reportedly-continues-drive-to-retake-rebel-strongholds.html




U.N. Agency Returns to Inspect Iran Nuclear Program

20 02 2012

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/21/world/middleeast/un-nuclear-inspectors-return-to-tehran.html?ref=middleeast

This is the latest on the standoff between Iran and the West over Iran’s nuclear program.




Iran Raid Seen as a Huge Task for Israeli Jets

20 02 2012

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/20/world/middleeast/iran-raid-seen-as-complex-task-for-israeli-military.html?pagewanted=1&ref=world

 

This is a very interesting analysis of the potential difficulties facing Israel should they decide to launch an airstrike on Iran’s nuclear sites.